How To Skim Coat Rough Plaster Or Drywall

At http://www.plaster-wall-ceiling-solutions.com/skim-coat.html I explain how to apply skim coat over a rough plaster wall (or drywall) to smooth it out in preparation for wallpaper, or perhaps a newer more attractive wall texture.

This is something a motivated homeowner can do with the right tools, materials and instruction.

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[hanghoodiescum]

do you think i could i could skimcoat the wife she has lots of cracks and looking old

[plasterfellow]

@hanghoodiescum Well, that's certainly would be a novel approach, if she would stand for it. I think you would have to convince her it is for her own good, but in all honesty I cannot recommend it. Sorry.

[adrywallfinisher]

how is this a DIY video.

[plasterfellow]

@adrywallfinisher the video shows some basic tools for doing skim coat. Check out my information and you will be directed to my web page for skim coat instruction.

[powderhound231]

can i skim coat over painted textured walls

[plasterfellow]

@powderhound231 Yup, sure can - as long as the painted surface is clean and

free of dirt, grime, grease, cleaning agent residues etc.

[plasterfellow]

Yes, true. But this also may create issues with

the trim around floors, doors and windows.

In older houses with three-quarters thick trim, this may not be a problem but in newer house with thin trim, then it must be removed and the jambs shimmed out, and then trim reinstalled and painted.

Quite a lot of hassle.

[SpUnKyTh3MoNk3y]

@powderhound231 fwiw, you can also apply PVA to a painted wall before you skim it. water it down 1:3 (1 part PVA, 3 parts water) and apply 1 coat with a roller. skim once the PVA is tacky. that helps to even out any suction on the walls without killing it completely.

[SonnyBoyPics]

And/Or get an Alkyd or Oil based primer. That will definitely help with the seal so your new paint will adhere properly, it will give it "tooth" or "teeth"

[datzfast]

to make old popcorn look new mix drywall

with water to a slurry about like sour cream then paiint it on with a roller. when dry at least it looks new again.

[dazzyfresh]

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